Books by Patricia Hruby Powell
“This book celebrates and perfectly captures how radical she was for her time – for any time really. It also emphasises the fun and energy of her life.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Patricia Hruby Powell were recommended
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Rumi
by Rashin Kheiriyeh -
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth (illustrator) -
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Josephine: A Dazzling Life
by Christian Robinson & Patricia Hruby Powell -
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Respect! The Walter Tull Story
by Michaela Morgan -
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The Bird Within Me
Sara Lundberg, translated by B. J. Epstein
Biographies for Kids
Biographies for Kids
Biographies are a great way for kids to feel inspired by people who have achieved extraordinary things. And by enabling children to see the world through other people’s eyes, biographies can introduce them to different times and places, helping to broaden their perspectives. Here is a selection of biographies for kids that have been recommended on Five Books.
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Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
by Carole Boston Weatherford & Euka Holmes -
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Josephine: A Dazzling Life
by Christian Robinson & Patricia Hruby Powell -
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The Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
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Firebird
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Life Doesn't Frighten Me
by Jean-Michel Basquiat & Maya Angelou
Books on Black Icons for Children, recommended by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins
Books on Black Icons for Children, recommended by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins
Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins discuss books that that tell the stories of some of the greatest black icons in history – and explain why reading books that celebrate these extraordinary lives can be transformational for all children.
